Mobile operator Yota is the first company to be able to use 4G. Currently, the network has been launched in 39 regions of Russia. The network is expected to launch in other regions soon, offering high-speed connections. The subscriber base includes 12 million users.
Despite the developed infrastructure, clients face some problems due to the following reasons:
- the user is in lowlands or wooded areas;
- the use of shielding materials in the construction of a house;
- high density of buildings;
- thick floors and walls.
A signal amplifier for Yota can solve the problem.
How to choose the right place to install the Yota amplifier?
Buying the right amplifier for Yota is half the task of amplifying the signal.
It is equally important to choose the right place to install the antenna or external client. If possible, the amplifier should be installed in the location where the signal level reaches its maximum value. You can determine such a place yourself (when purchasing an amplifier, our specialists will tell you how best to do this), or you can order a service for measuring the signal level and installing an amplification system. The main parameter for antennas is gain. There is a special unit of measurement - isotropic decibel (dBi). So, if someone is trying to sell an antenna for Yota in the form of a small box and at the same time guarantees a gain of almost 80 dBi, then this is a clear deception. As an example, let's imagine an antenna with a small gain of 25-30 dBi with an operating range of 2500-2700 MHz, so its size will be almost 2x2 meters. The laws of physics are difficult to ignore.
Without going into details, we can say with confidence that among the available products there are no antennas that amplify the signal by more than 20-25 dBi. All proposals from “storytellers”-sellers about special signal amplification technologies are pure bluff. After all, the buyer will not be able to verify the veracity of these assurances, especially within the street market or online. Especially if he doesn’t understand the technical features of the amplification process well.
Therefore, it is best to choose products from reputable manufacturers through official websites or representative offices. Or in large online stores of the relevant profile.
If you spend some time online, you can choose Chinese models. In some cases, factory-made devices may turn out to be of quite decent quality. However, you should carefully study the reviews of specific users of these models (owners of Yota modems), but not on sites with recommendations, where you can stumble upon purchased (fake) reviews, but on thematic forums dedicated specifically to antennas for Yota.
It’s also worth mentioning the warranty period. When purchasing products on the market or on little-known store sites, the guarantee is very conditional. Problems may arise when purchasing online and on foreign Internet portals. It can be extremely difficult to prove anything. In the case when a product is purchased in a normal store, it is necessary to ensure that all documents are prepared properly: with dates, the signature of the sales consultant and the company’s seal.
How to strengthen the signal of a Yota modem if the Internet does not work well
Strengthening the 4G LTE signal level is not a difficult task, and you can cope with this by installing an additional antenna that will work as an amplifier. After all, the power of the ETA antenna built into the router or modem may not be enough due to various conditions that adversely affect the quality of communication.
To improve the quality of the Internet on Yota you can:
- Buy an Eta amplifier.
- Make an antenna to boost the signal with your own hands.
- Read our review of Yota routers and purchase a new, more powerful device.
The first option does not cause any difficulties, except for material costs, so we will dwell in more detail on the second method.
Broadband 4G Internet from Yota operates in the LTE standard - this technology provides high-speed access in cases where the use of DSL digital lines is technically impossible or economically impractical.
How to solve a problem?
The way out of the situation is a Yota cellular signal amplifier. Yes, the modem itself already has a standard antenna built into it to search for connections, but its power is not always enough to ensure a high-quality connection and comfortable Internet surfing.
So what about the signal booster? The user has two ways to solve the problem:
- Purchasing a ready-made device that enhances the quality characteristics of the modem. It could be an additional antenna. Or another modem with enhanced characteristics.
- Achieve the desired effect yourself.
We will examine each method in detail below.
Typical mistakes when assembling systems - correct installation of cables
Antennas and amplification kits for Yota can be divided into groups:
- Directional 4G panel antennas. It is possible to work in 3G mode if the 4G signal is too weak or absent. The gain factor (GC) is about 13-19.
- Antennas are parabolic. Gives good signal amplification, even if the base station is far away. One of the disadvantages is the price.
- Antennas are omnidirectional circular. A good universal type with a magnetic base. Provides average signal amplification, it is better to use when there is a signal from Yota, but is not stable. Can be used in cars.
- Indoor antennas. Connect to modems via a USB cable. The simplest option.
- Antennas for Yota with a modem or router. Good for those who are just planning to use Yota services, but have not yet purchased a modem. In this case, there is an opportunity to save a little, since the combi device will cost a little less than if purchased separately.
Antennas are configured, as a rule, automatically after connecting to a modem, or with minimal human intervention using the programs and drivers included with the antenna or amplification kit.
Some craftsmen make antennas for Yota themselves. Sometimes they even use satellite television dishes to boost the signal, connecting them to a modem and configuring them.
The most common errors that greatly reduce the quality of Yota’s Internet connection include:
- Use of low-quality connecting devices - pigtails when laying the cable to the modem. There are a lot of Chinese adapters of disgusting quality, but with an attractive price (100-200 rubles).
- Excessively long cables and an abundance of connections and even twists on the modem-antenna line.
- During installation, the number of connecting elements must be minimized. The length of the cables is another factor that negatively affects the speed of communication with Yota. It is interesting that under certain conditions of incorrect assembly, you may not get an increase in the signal from Yota, but, on the contrary, a weakening of it, which will make the entire installation and waste of money pointless.
- Use of chrome contacts.
- For Yota, it is imperative to use contacts coated with beryllium bronze. Even high-quality assemblies with other types of contacts will begin to overheat after some time of operation, and at the same time a drop in power will be observed. Sometimes an effect may occur in which downloading occurs at normal speed, but the upload speed of files (Upload) will drop.
- Installing the “correct” bronze connections with chrome contacts will lead to a mismatch along the antenna-cable line (SWR parameter - standing wave ratio) - again: the modem will start to heat up, and the Internet will slow down.
- Chrome connectors are used only for operation at frequencies of 450 MHz. Yota uses much higher frequencies.
- Leaky assembly of devices placed outdoors or non-compliance of rubber seals with special standards; in other words, cheap rubber seals dry out over time, lose their shape and crack due to changes in temperature and humidity; liquid gets inside the device. This happens most often when the warranty period has already expired, and the manufacturer will not be responsible for a suddenly “dead” device.
- The antenna housing is not filled. As practice shows, hollow antennas operate much less than filled ones. Condensation will not form inside, parts will not be damaged by excess moisture.
- Poor soldering quality. It is quite problematic to manually ensure the necessary stability when soldering pigtails; their different resistances again have a negative impact on communication with Yota.
Strengthening the signal - finding an advantageous position
Let's present the simplest solution. As practice shows, the modem can “catch” the signal differently even within the same apartment. This is affected by clutter of furniture, interior items, room walls and other obstacles that arise between the modem and the operator tower.
This should be done experimentally. Go online using a modem at your usual workplace. Use a special service to measure your connection speed.
Next, move around the apartment, periodically using the same service. In some cases, the user manages to find a place in the apartment where the signal is received much better by the device. The inconvenience here will be moving the computer desktop, rearranging it. You can only move the modem by additionally purchasing a USB extension cable of the required length. If you have a laptop, then everything is much simpler.
How to strengthen the signal of a Yota modem if the Internet does not work well
These complexes consist of a modem/router and an antenna. They are a universal device. It should be purchased if the signal strength of a regular modem is absolutely not enough for comfortable work with Yota.
It is a device in the form of a block with connectors. Usually connected via USB to a computer or other device.
There are models of external units with two antennas that connect via LAN to a router or computer network card. These devices do not require separate power supply, since the PoE interface provides simultaneous transportation of both the signal and the supply current via a twisted pair cable. Moreover, it is permissible to use a wire up to 100 m long. Such solutions, although not the most budget-friendly, are quite effective and reliable. The only negative is their high cost.
A situation may arise when there is no heavy load on the network, but the Yota modem still heats up. For a better understanding, let's make an analogy.
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If you imagine all the cables, pigtails, and soldering points transmitting the signal as water pipes connected to each other, then the consistency of the signals is the maximum correspondence of the internal diameters of these pipes. The greater the correspondence of diameters, the more efficiently the signal-water flows, and the less losses there are in overcoming obstacles.
Considering that the real signal does not flow, but pulsates (when downloading, for example, the incoming flow is greater than the outgoing one), then in the event of a mismatch (relatively, with different pipe diameters), part of the energy that did not reach the antenna returns back, involuntarily heating the parts modem
Of course, it is impossible to achieve an ideal layout, but it is necessary to strive for this during assembly.
As a result, it is worth noting that when choosing an antenna for Yota, you first need to analyze where the nearest operator tower is located, at what height, whether it is possible to install the signal receiver outside the house/apartment, in which direction you need to catch the signal.
The official website of the Yota operator provides a map of network coverage throughout the Russian Federation. Moreover, the coverage areas for 2G, 3G and 4G signals are shown separately. And in the online store on the website there are several models of branded devices: modems, routers, antennas and amplifying complexes. On a separate map you can find points of sale for individuals or legal entities located in the country.
It may be worth searching on various forums on the Internet to see if there are people who have encountered problems finding a signal in your city, and how they solved (or did not solve) the problem; New transmitters may be posted to Yota technical support in the near future.
If the Yota transmitting station is nearby, and the signal is still bad, there is a possibility that the problems lie either in the location of the modem, in the presence of any strong interference near the house, or perhaps in an incorrect configuration of the router/modem or too high a load on the network. For example, there are too many devices vying for one Internet connection.
Perhaps the router or firewall is configured incorrectly, you need to diagnose the networks using the appropriate software, you can try to completely disable the firewall and see if the signal is better. If there are any computer malfunctions (which rarely happens), you should try connecting another computer or laptop to the Yota network.
Ideally, the search for errors should be carried out from simple to complex. And if you don’t want to independently troubleshoot and upgrade the signal reception complex, then you should contact the appropriate companies, whose specialists will come to your home or office and do all the necessary work. This will save both time and money.
These are compact USB devices weighing about 50 g that provide high-speed network connectivity. Modem The modem can be connected directly to a laptop or computer, or installed in a router with a USB port. The latter scheme is used to distribute the Internet from one modem to several computers.
The same USB modems, but with a WiFi network function. They replace a router, i.e. To distribute the Internet, such a modem is not connected to the router, but simply to any 5V USB power supply, incl. The USB socket of the car radio will do.
Installation Features
Strengthening 4G Internet is a delicate matter, requiring special knowledge and training. Buying the entire installation kit, even if it is chosen perfectly, is not a guarantee of success. An antenna to enhance the Internet should be located at the highest point of the building or attached to the facade with the obligatory fulfillment of the main condition - direct visibility of the base station.
Only if this condition is met will the reception and transmission of the signal be successful. However, when installing equipment yourself, there are often cases when the opposite effect occurs: the quality of communication after setup only worsens. Eliminating malfunctions is much more difficult than preventing them, so trust the professionals at YS Service. Believe me, it will be much faster and more profitable.
Boosting 4G in a dacha is not always possible. Sometimes the signal drops below the threshold values. What then? Left without internet? Many routers automatically reconnect to 3G when the network level is low, so there is no need to make compromises and deviate from the priorities of a high-speed connection, because you can always be connected, regardless of changes in connection quality.
YS Service offers a full range of services, from assessing your existing coverage to making specific suggestions on how to boost your building's 4G signal. We not only carry out all measurements and provide high-quality advice, but also take responsibility for installing the necessary equipment. Within 60 minutes after the start of installation, you will be able to enjoy all the benefits of high-speed Internet from Yota.
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In Moscow and other cities, provider stations are located quite densely. Therefore, an Internet signal amplifier is not always needed there. Communication is carried out in working order. On the other hand, in some cases it will not be superfluous. But an Internet signal amplifier for a dacha is absolutely necessary. In rural areas there are features that negatively affect the quality of communication. Among them:
- distance from provider bases;
- landscape - first of all, you need to buy a Yota signal amplifier for a house located in a “recess” - it is invisible to the naked eye, but is detrimental to signal reception;
- high communication structures, buildings;
- tall trees.
The quality of traffic is negatively affected by deteriorating weather conditions. But a properly selected antenna to strengthen the Internet signal will quickly solve the problem. And Iota specialists will provide consultations regarding this. We will advise the equipment so that it is functional and the price suits you.
Without going into technical details, it’s easier to explain how the provider-client connection works.
First of all, you need to understand that it is the equipment of the Yota operator, mounted on the signal transmitting tower, that determines whether it is generally possible to ensure normal quality of communication with the subscriber and with what power the client’s modem/router should operate. One of the main parameters in these calculations is the estimated time. This is the maximum possible time with which a signal can travel from the Yota tower to the user’s device and return back.
In fact, for Russia, the distance between the Yota operator tower and the modem is up to 20 km. However, this is the maximum under ideal conditions. That is, when the tower is at a significant height, there is no interference in the signal path and the load on the operator’s equipment is minimal.
However, even if these conditions are met, the communication speed will be less than stated. Suppose Yota provides an output signal of 20 Mbit/s, the subscriber can receive a connection at this speed (±3-5 Mbit/s) only under ideal conditions at a distance to the modem no higher than 3 km from the operator’s transmitting antennas. Only the use of powerful kits such as MiMo will increase the distance to close to 20 km.
The use of powerful narrowly directional antennas for Yota (with a gain of more than 20 dBi) makes sense only if installation and configuration are carried out by specialists. Since the error in setting the angle is limited to 1-3 degrees, failure to fall within this range will result in either a ragged, unstable signal or its complete absence. This means that it is better to use simpler directional kits with a smaller gain, but with a larger installation angle (at least 35-40 degrees).
Selection options
When faced with the task of choosing a high-quality device to ensure an uninterrupted signal, many first of all pay attention to expensive models. But does boosting a 4G modem signal always require significant costs? When choosing high-quality equipment, first pay attention to the following key characteristics:
- signal gain factor. However, it is worth remembering that devices with a high value of this parameter are more difficult to correctly route to the desired Yota operator station;
- modem and amplifier compatibility;
- quality of the LTE antenna, configuration and power it can provide. The range of operating frequencies and the number of standards with which the equipment can work are also important. The antenna is selected depending on the geometric features of the room and its size;
- Terms of Use. Boosting a 4G Internet signal can be more or less effective depending on compliance with operating rules;
- polarization;
- characteristics of the material from which the device is made;
- presence of a built-in Yota modem.
Whatever the task is - strengthening the 4G signal in a country house, in an apartment or in an office space - a team of YS Service specialists will help you choose the optimal solution, taking into account current features. The company's clients are not used to understanding technical parameters, as well as the intricacies of installing and configuring equipment, since they trust specialists. Your task is to get results, ours is to do the job perfectly.
Yota routers
4G/WiFi access point with built-in 3G and LTE support. The router is equipped with a battery and operates offline for up to 8 hours; it can be used outdoors. When connected to a PC, it can be used as a USB router.
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Internet center with connection to 3G/4G networks. Supports connecting consumer clients via both wired LAN ports and WiFi. A number of models have an RJ-11 telephone jack for connecting a landline phone and calling via a SIM card.
Features of a good antenna
The main thing is high-quality and stable signal amplification. At the same time, if possible, the product should not take up too much space or require constant manipulation to set it up or move it around the area of the apartment/house.
Electronic parts must be manufactured in accordance with current standards, this is important since some elements (capacitors, diodes, etc.) have a certain service life.
The quality of the complexes must be guaranteed by the manufacturer; it is advisable to have a support service capable of solving all difficulties that arise over the phone, online, or by calling a technician at home.
Yota signal boosters
Yota is a young Russian operator that has gained enormous popularity in the field of providing Internet access using 4G/LTE technology.
There are three most popular options for amplifying the Yota signal. On our website you can buy any of them:
- An amplification system consisting of a receiving 4G/LTE antenna from Yota, installed in the place where the Yota signal level is the highest, and a mobile router connected to a 4G/LTE antenna and distributing an already amplified signal via Wi-Fi. This is the simplest and most inexpensive version of the Yota amplifier
- An external client for Yota is a signal amplification device in which the antenna, router, and Yota modem are combined in one protected, sealed housing. This amplifier option is the easiest to install.
- The 4G/LTE amplification kit consisting of a repeater and antenna is the most reliable option for the Yota amplifier, allowing you to achieve maximum signal amplification. And if none of the Yota amplification systems described above suits you, just call us and we will select for you an individual amplifier option that will fully meet all your requirements.
Thanks to their design and increased size (25-50 cm), they strengthen the carrier signal and thereby increase the speed and stability of the Yota Internet.
The 4G Internet frequency range from Yota is available at LTE frequencies: Uplink (from mobile device to BS) - 2500-2530 MHz and Downlink (from BS to mobile device) 2620-2650 MHz.
The repeater power ranges from 10 to 27 dbm - the coverage area of the amplified Yota signal depends on it.
The repeater gain ranges from 60 to 80 db - how bad a signal can be “stretched” to a good one.
Accessories for proper operation of the amplification system.
All components of the Yota signal amplification system must be coordinated with each other: repeater, external antenna, internal antenna, cables and connectors.
We offer to buy a pre-selected standard amplification system from us or calculate a project based on an individual request.
By phone you can ask any questions you may have and receive detailed advice about our products. For your convenience, there is a feedback form, with which you can order a free call from our manager.
Is it worth taking a cheap one?
We will not consider antennas for Yota of the “no-name” class, purchased at the nearest flea market or on dubious Chinese sites. Because the vast majority of them soon end up in the trash heap. Some types are not even possible to repair, since upon opening it turns out that the board is flooded with something unknown, and the elements used are not marked.
Inexpensive factory-made devices are usually not designed for long-term use - this is due to the presence of budget materials and radio elements in the design. Therefore, if the signal amplifier will be used occasionally, not at full capacity, then it makes sense to buy a cheap complex, especially if there is simply no money for an expensive and high-quality device. However, even in this case, you need to be aware that the device may fail at the most inopportune moment.
If you plan to use it actively - with downloading large files, videos or the need for round-the-clock server support, then a cheap antenna complex may not cope with the task. The working board will overheat under load, and the amplification efficiency will disappear.
Signal repeaters - repeaters
They work as reception stabilizers. The complex consists of a receiving antenna, which transmits it to a “repeater”, which transmits it to the internal antenna of the indoor modem, simultaneously clearing the signal from interference and, if possible, amplifying it.
Important! The receiving antenna included in the kit should be installed so that it covers as much space as possible, at the maximum height.
If the installation is carried out in a multi-story building, then repeaters should be located on each floor.
Such kits can operate in 2G mode for mobile communications, 3G and 4G for the Internet.
Fast Internet access anywhere
The Internet today has firmly entered almost all areas of life. It has gotten to the point that many people use it to make full-time money - if only they had access to the network! At first glance, it seems that there are no problems with the latter - in big cities it is possible from any mobile phone. But it’s not so simple everywhere! Unfortunately, in some holiday villages there are problems with the connection, and even the most powerful computer does not always help. But an Internet signal amplifier will solve the problem. Choosing it requires the right approach - buying such equipment on the market is a bad idea. You risk paying for a low-quality product. It is better to trust a specialized company that has a high reputation in the market. The best option is YS Service. We are a leading provider in Moscow and the region, and have confidently expanded into other regions. If you need an antenna for the Internet 4G, MIMO, LTE, 3G, it is difficult to find a better company to buy it from than YS Service. It has been proven that Iota equipment works flawlessly even in rural areas.
What antenna parameters affect the Yota signal gain?
- If you are at a short distance from the base station and the modem does not see the Yota signal
- When the modem or router sees a weak signal but can connect
- If you need to increase the speed of your Internet connection
On the market you can find a huge number of antennas for amplifying the Yota signal of different parameters and manufacturers. These antennas are connected to the corresponding connector on the USB modem or to the LTE router. The router, as a rule, has a special connector for connecting an external antenna, but modems do not have such a connector.
In this case, you have to modify the modem socket by removing the protective film and attaching the so-called “pigtail” to it. Unfortunately, this operation voids your modem warranty, but it allows you to increase the speed of receiving and sending data. We can offer you antennas for Yota, in which the modem itself is used as an antenna feed.
It is necessary to understand that the antenna is a passive element and does not contain an LTE amplifier. Yota signal amplification is achieved only by changing the antenna radiation pattern and more accurately focusing the signal. A quantitative measure of the efficiency of an antenna is the gain factor (GC). The larger the antenna, the narrower its radiation pattern and the more difficult it will be to point such an antenna exactly at the base station. Moreover, the antenna will have to be adjusted in 2 planes: horizontal and vertical.
We present to you the most powerful antenna for Yota - the HiTE Grid parabolic MIMO antenna with 2×24 dBi gain and a built-in modem. No more thinking about pigtails and expensive microwave cables! No signal loss in cables or connectors. You not only save your money, but also get a real chance to catch a signal where the modem simply “didn’t see” it before.
With our antenna the signal will always be stable, and the data transfer speed will be much higher than in traditional kits with pigtails and cable! Today, a MIMO antenna with high gain is the most effective solution for connecting a country house or cottage to the Yota network!
The Huawei LTE router is an ideal solution for providing a cottage or country house with Internet and communications, and for connecting remote offices and warehouses to the Internet. In places with a weak LTE or 3G signal, two external antennas can be connected to the router.
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In conclusion, one simple rule: If there is no LTE signal, then there is no need to amplify it! Why waste time on technicalities? We are engaged in amplification of cellular signals and have knowledge in the field of radio wave propagation, as well as the appropriate equipment for measuring the signal. You can always use the services of our specialist, who will arrive at a time convenient for you and measure the Yota signal level, as well as select all the equipment you need.
If you doubt the advisability of purchasing this antenna, we can gladly offer you a visit from a specialist to measure the signal and select the optimal equipment option. Call now.
The antenna for the Internet at the dacha is selected depending on the characteristics of the territory. Are there any buildings there? What is the distance to the base station? These external factors are taken into account when selecting equipment. In turn, the task of “Iota” comes down to providing high-quality communications in the most inaccessible places.
The Yota signal booster is also used for mobile Internet. The advantages are obvious: the price of additional equipment for the modem is relatively small, but if the conditions of proper operation are met, it will last a long time. In addition, on any device, be it a computer or a phone, you have the opportunity to freely access the network.
Buying an Internet signal amplifier is relevant not only for a private house in a rural area or a summer cottage. The need may also arise in urban areas. For example, in shopping centers, offices, basement warehouses, construction sites surrounded by “dead” reception zones. Yota will come to the rescue everywhere. An Internet signal amplifier for a router from our company will perform its functions for a long time.
There are a few things you need to know when installing the equipment:
- The router is provided with a USB port or WAN socket – the amplifier is connected through them. The communicator is a special cable.
- External amplifying antennas are installed at a height of three to five meters. They are sent to the provider’s base station - this creates comfortable conditions for receiving the signal.
- The Yota internet booster antenna has a high-quality user interface and detailed instructions with illustrations. It must be studied before work.
A modern amplifying antenna "Iota", as a rule, is equipped with an automatic tuning option. This makes the job easier.
Multiple Input Multiple Output (multiple input - multiple output).
Important! The basic principle of MIMO is the use of a set of antennas to receive and transmit signals separately. The point is that the receiving and transmitting flows do not interfere with each other, and the channel capacity (another important parameter of a network connection) increases.
Solutions based on this technology will provide reliable amplification, even if the Yota tower is located at a distance close to the maximum permissible. The gain factor for factory products is one of the largest in the line of devices available for non-professional use - up to 15-20 dBi.
However, it is worth considering that MIMO support for 3G networks is not very good, so 3G devices will work somewhat slower than Yota-supporting models
MIMO antennas are:
- Single-block - the whole complex is in one device, you just need to fix it in a place where the signal is well received.
- Spaced - they look like two antennas that are attached in the direction of the Yota operator tower. The difficulty is that installing such a complex correctly is difficult for a non-specialist, so you will have to carefully study the documentation or invite specialists from the company.
Another feature of MIMO kits is the need for a special optical cable and its proper connection to the modem/router. Poor installation will have a negative impact on the ability to amplify the signal; losses may occur as it moves along the cable.
What affects data transfer speed
Despite innovative technologies and good speed of third and fourth generation networks, there are a number of different factors that can affect signal stability. This is especially true for sparsely populated areas remote from the center. If the subscriber lives far from the nearest base station of the cellular operator, the signal may be very weak or absent altogether. But even despite this, mobile Internet outside the city is becoming more and more popular every year.
The operation of a wireless network can be affected by many factors, which we will discuss below:
- Network load. This is especially noticeable during rush hour, when thousands of users access the Internet.
- Degree of distance from the nearest tower. The farther your home is from the cellular operator's base station, the lower the signal quality will be.
- A large number of gadgets are connected to a dedicated data transmission channel.
- Exposure to weather conditions.
- Specific features of the landscape.
- Buildings made of reinforced concrete can also negatively affect signal reception.
- Various obstacles to signal passage indoors.
All of the factors listed above, one way or another, can affect signal reception. It is necessary to understand that the Yota amplifier is not able to eliminate all negative factors affecting the signal. If the speed of your mobile connection has decreased due to network congestion, then even an amplifier for the Yota modem will not help.
How do metal boxes and wall corners affect reception?
The Iota signal has a fairly high penetrating ability. It is able to penetrate through opaque structures without losing communication quality, but only on the condition that the object does not conduct electric current. For example, in houses built of reinforced concrete or in rooms where there are metal structures, the signal may lose its quality. First of all, the user needs to try to change the location of the modem device or router, taking into account the indicator readings. Move as slowly as possible around the room, changing the position of the device in the vertical and horizontal plane. As a rule, near window openings the signal quality will be quite good. If your modem connects directly to your PC, use a special extension cord to move it around the house.
Connection via contactless adapter
A contactless adapter is connected in cases where there is a good connection with the Yota provider on the street and you need to run a cable into the house.
The modem is placed in the adapter, an antenna cable is mounted to it (to the adapter), and a USB cord is mounted to the modem.
This method is also good because it allows you to connect almost any LTE antenna to a modem that does not have an antenna output. Without the need to open the device case and void the warranty.
This is one of the most inexpensive ways to improve the quality of Yota communications. However, this may reduce the Internet speed due to loss of part of the signal. That is, we will get a reliable signal without jumps, but at a lower speed.
How to improve Yota reception with your own hands
The most powerful and popular signal amplifier Iota is an antenna for a 4G LTE modem. But for many users this is an expensive pleasure. Using various available materials and the necessary information, you can make your own amplifier that can improve the quality of the received signal. Homemade devices are not divided into the following types:
- foil;
- cans;
- lattice.
Can amplifier
Such a reflector amplifier can be made from simple aluminum containers. A paint or drink can or a small saucepan is ideal for this. There is nothing complicated in making an amplifier. First you need to cut off the bottom and make a hole in the top for the modem. When entering the interior of the structure, the signal is repelled from its walls and goes directly to the modem. In this case, the signal strength is significantly enhanced.
Lattice amplifier
For this type, any metal grille is used - part of an ordinary cage or an element from a car radiator. The device is fixed on such a grid and placed in the place where signal reception is strongest.
Antenna modernization, soldering
If you have experience working with a soldering iron and need to improve the performance of the modem antenna, you can disassemble its case and, for example, install an external antenna instead of the built-in one.
Attention! If you disassemble the case, the existing warranty on the device from the manufacturer will be lost.
For soldering, it is recommended not to use conventional soldering irons of 60 W or more powerful, as there is a possibility of damage to “delicate” elements. It is best to use soldering stations or at least soldering irons no more powerful than 25 W.
Modernization with direct intervention in the structure will make sense if there is a clear understanding of the goal. For example, if you need to integrate an external antenna into a device without outputs for it.
Along with integrating an antenna into the modem, other problems also occur. For example, the Yota Connect-2.0 antenna, a popular device with many functions, categorically refuses to work with modems from other companies. Convenience lies in portability and special connection. The modem is not connected to the computer, but to the antenna itself.
How not to make a mistake when choosing equipment?
If you decide to enhance the Iota signal, then you should first understand the nuances of this matter. External antennas have different powers and may differ in technical characteristics. Of course, the cost also varies, so it is worth deciding in advance on the equipment that will be optimal for use at a particular facility. If you buy the first equipment you come across, you can waste time and money.
You can contact our store and request a free consultation. Competent specialists will help you select equipment that will provide amplification to the Yota modem with minimal investment. If installation work is required, it can also be ordered from our company.
The catalog of our store presents the most modern equipment to strengthen the connection of this provider. All of it is in stock and can be purchased online; various methods of payment and delivery of goods are provided. We will help you choose and install the Yota amplifier correctly in a short time, providing a warranty on the equipment sold from the manufacturer.
